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Oden Institute
Study Reveals Hidden Topological Structure in Polarons
UT physicists found an unexpected layer of structure in one of solid-state physics’ most common quasiparticles.
Tanya Paull Selected as Fellow of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The professor of molecular biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin was one of 16 new fellows named.
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Marching Forward: How UT is Shaping the Future of Robotics
The annual Robot Parade showcases innovative research across all of Texas Robotics, including a new honors program.
Department of Computer Science
UT Austin Becomes an AI Research Powerhouse with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
The new hardware will be a game-changer to expand cutting-edge artificial intelligence research at UT Austin.
Computer Scientist Kristen Grauman Wins Hill Prize in Artificial Intelligence
The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology and Lyda Hill Philanthropies support the awards.
Allan MacDonald Wins Frontiers of Knowledge Award
The UT Austin physicist was one of two scientists to win the international prize in the category of basic sciences.
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UT Textiles & Apparel Students Finalists in National Retail Federation Foundation 2026 University Challenge
The team of four undergraduate students took home second place after presenting their business plan to a team of retail executives.
UT Undergrad Uncovers Country-Specific Factors Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes
UT biochemistry major Milit Patel collaborated with researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on research published in a top cancer journal.
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UT Astronomer Appointed President of Organization Building World’s Most Powerful Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope consortium now includes two UT astronomers in key leadership positions.
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Texas Science & Natural History Museum to Debut New Paleontology Exhibit
The museum based in the College of Natural Sciences will unveil its new paleontology exhibit, Epic Encounters, in February 2026.